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The dual demands of encouraging sports participation and reducing water usage is creating a facility provision challenge across all spheres of government, sport and industry…

Snapshot Mackay Regional Council was created on 15 March 2008 as part of the Queensland Government’s Local Government Reform Process. Comprising the former Sarina Shire,…

PM gives his seal of approval l-r: Mayor Col Meng, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Federal Member for Dawson James Bidgood, Parliamentary Secretary for Water Dr…

Message from Mayor Col Meng With unspoilt coastal beaches, a safe family friendly swimming lagoon and a state of the art convention centre, the Mackay…

New entertainment and convention centre makes business dealings a pleasure Rock sensation Jimmy Barnes (left), with Mayor Col Meng. In its opening two weeks, Prime…

Infrastructure primes Mackay as the ultimate event hub Mackay Regional Council has launched itself as a top shelf player in the events arena, thanks largely…

Gardens on show Mackay’s Regional Botanic Gardens will be on show in October as over 300 delegates converge on the city for the 2009 Botanic…

Bluewater Lagoon a clear success With its crystal clear waters, tropical landscaping, waterslide and children’s play area, Mackay Regional Council’s $12.7 million Bluewater Lagoon is…

Enjoying life in the outdoors Afternoon sea breezes, idyllic temperatures and a tropical climate make for an attractive outdoor lifestyle in the Mackay region. So…

Leading the way in sport and recreation The Mackay region is home to many successful sports personalities, such as Olympic champion Cathy Freeman, World ranked…

Council takes out top state library awards For two consecutive years, Mackay Regional Council’s libraries have booked up some prestigious state awards. In 2007, they…